Deep Threat
Creates big play opportunities and stretches defenses, opening up the field for the rest of the team.
Strengths
- Stretches the field vertically
- Opens up underneath routes for teammates
- Strong vertical passing threat
Weaknesses
- May not excel in short-yardage situations
- Less effective after the catch than playmakers
- Not as reliable on short routes as slot receivers
Most Relevant Attributes
Deep Route RunningReleaseSpectacular CatchCatchingMedium Route RunningAwareness
Archetype Fit Players
Perfect
R1-14
Ja'MarrChase
6' 0"205 lbs25 yrs
OVR
RLS
CTH
DRR
MRR
SPC
SRR
SPD
ACC
CIT
AGI
WRExcellent
R1-22
PukaNacua
6' 1"216 lbs24 yrs
OVR
SPC
CTH
CIT
SRR
MRR
SPD
ACC
DRR
AGI
RLS
WR
R??-P??
TyreekHill
5' 10"191 lbs31 yrs
OVR
ACC
SPD
AGI
MRR
SRR
DRR
CTH
SPC
CIT
RLS
WR
R??-P??
NicoCollins
6' 4"215 lbs26 yrs
OVR
CTH
SPD
RLS
ACC
MRR
AGI
CIT
SRR
DRR
SPC
WR
R??-P??
D.K.Metcalf
6' 4"235 lbs27 yrs
OVR
SPD
ACC
SPC
RLS
CTH
CIT
AGI
DRR
SRR
MRR
WRCompatible Schemes
This archetype is used in the following schemes:
Vertical Power Run
The Vertical Power Run focuses on tempting the defense to load the box with extra defenders via a commitment to the power run game, then punishes them downfield with play action and shot passes.
Vertical Zone Run
The vertical zone run uses agile linemen to create multiple holes for the halfback to choose from and forces the defense into assignment conflicts by taking downfield shots via play action pass